Hello everyone! Just bought a Dimension SST Printer. I don't think it will come with catalyst ex as it was a surplus printer. Does anyone have a. Sep 8, 2008 - with Stratasys per software copyright. No part of this document may be photocopied, reproduced or translated into another language without the.

Using the Dimension UPrint Fused Deposition Modeling (FDM) Machine and Catalyst EX Using the Dimension U-Print Fused Deposition Modeling (FDM) Machine and Catalyst EX Located in AT 141, Ball State University This page is located at: Updated 4/8/2013 Objectives: By the end of this lesson, you should be able to: Introduction The purpose of this page is to guide you through the use of the MakerBot Replicator 2 Fused Deposition Modeling (FDM) rapid prototyping machine, and the MakerWare software used to control it. This is meant to accompany an actual demonstration on this device.

Do not attempt to use the device without that demonstration. Not all FDM machines use the same material or have the same layer thickness. However, the MakerBot builds parts by extruding Polylatic Acid (PLA), a tough thermoplastic, in layers 0.01' thick. Different Models of FDM Machines There are numerous models of FDM machines, and FDM is just one of many forms of additive rapid prototyping.

This technology is referred to either as fused deposition modeling or fused filament fabrication. This page concerns the use of the MakerBot Replicator 2 U-Print • ivory-colored ABS modeling material • black support material • 6' x 8' building platform • uses Catalyst 4.4 U-Print SE Plus • several colors of ABS modeling material (1 per model) • white support material • 8' x 8' building platform • uses Catalyst 4.4 MakerBot Replicator 2 • several colors of PLA modeling material (1 per model) • 11.2' L x 6.0' W x 6.1' H building platform • Uses MakerWare 2.2 Other versions of the MakerWare software may be found on computers not connected to the MakerBot.

However, that version might not match the machine. So please use those other computers for design work and estimating; only use the software on the computer that controls the MakerBot to actually create the build job for the MakerBot Safety Eye protection is required at all times by you and anyone near you as you are working on this. Get the File Ready Use Assignments, References, & Resources 1. Please refer to references as needed. These might include reference manuals for using the MakerBot, MakerWare, solid object modeling software, and class assignments. The Catalyst software has a built in help feature at the right of the screen. Create and Check an Object File 2.

Please use a computer that is not connected to the MakerBot rapid prototyper to create a 3D object file. You may use solid object creation software such as Rhinoceros (pictured below), 3DS Max, AutoCAD, Lightwave, Maya, Google Sketchup, and Unigraphics, to name a few. A digitizer can also be used to capture the surfrce geometry of an object in hand. However, be sure your models do not violate copyright and trademark rights.

In addition, try to create files that identify actual (closed) solids. If there are surfaces evident that do not seem to be part of the solid, you may need to edit the object. You will need to select the object in Rhinoceros or some other program and then export the object file in an a format that can be read by the Catalyst software that communicates with the UPrint. This will be the.stl format (standing for Sterolithography). Use the binary rather than ASCII sub-type, and a precision setting of.01, if prompted. This file type preserves no color information.

MakerWare Import File Type:.stl (It is also possible to use the G-Zipped version:.stl.gz for input.) MakerWare Build Job File Type:.Thing B. Gost 28821 90 1. Prepare the Build Job Turn on the MakerBot & Use MakerWare 5. Turn on the MakerWare so it can warm up. Transfer the digital object file you created elsewhere to the hard drive of the computer controlling the UPrint. There should be a directory for your class. Please make sure the filename is rather short and begins with your last name, and that it does not contain any non-alphanumeric characters except an underscore, hyphen, or period.